It's the first episode of The Hockey News on the 'Q' Podcast with Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer for 2023. On this week:

- Scott Wheeler from The Athletic joins the show to discuss the recently completed World Junior Championship in Halifax and Moncton, some of the QMJHL players that stood out and Canada's gold medal winning performance at the tournament.

- Will and Jamie also chat about the recently completed trade period in the 'Q' as several teams gear up for the stretch drive and playoffs.

- The New Jersey Devils have no prospects currently playing in the QMJHL but several alumni who are contributing to the success of the NHL club this year.

- Finally, Rimouski Oceanic winger Jan Sprynar is this week's 2023 NHL draft-eligible prospect of the week after being named rookie of the month in the 'Q' for December.

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